Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

The Northeast Portland Tool Library Needs Your Help

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Did you know that the tool library operates with no paid staff, and is a 100% volunteer-driven effort? We are currently looking for more wonderful people to continue the library’s success.

Volunteers are needed to cover shifts on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Shifts are 2-3 hours long – it is busy and goes fast! Most people take a shift per month, a fairly easy way to share the work. You need not have tool knowledge, and you just might learn a few things! This is a great way to meet your NE neighbors.

Other volunteer needs: tool repair, tool sharpening, and building shelving when we move to our new space (fingers crossed!).

We have several people who like to talk to the public at our NEPTL booth. Want to join them? We need people for the upcoming Alberta Street Fair on Setember 12.

Please contact Robert if you are interested, at 503-490-5153.

Last Thursday Public Forum

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Make Your Voice Heard!

September 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Acadian Ballroom
1829 NE Alberta
Everyone Welcome!!!

We need to keep Last Thursday the vibrant event that it has been for many years while promoting respect for the neighbors and the broader community. At this forum we will discuss issues including:

  • Promoting community involvement with the event

  • Keeping Last Thursday from becoming commercialized
  • Ensuring that local artists are represented
  • Addressing parking needs of neighbors
  • Promoting alternative transportation
  • Discussing how to solve problems such as underage drinking,
    open containers, late night noise, trash and public urination

    • Want to be in a Parade?

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    Neighbors’ Night Out August 4, 2009

    Teams, schools, friends, church groups, businesses, child care, YOU! Organize a group or come by yourself but plan to get out for some fun! Concordia Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a parade August 4.

    The Decoration Station will be at Faubion Elementary School parking lot facing NE Dekum open from 5 pm on to decorate your bike, trike, wagon etc. The parade starts at 6 pm and we will work our way to Fernhill Park for music, food, activities and more fun! A kazoo band? A wagon train? A hula-hoop troupe? Get creative and join the parade!

    For information or to register your group contact: Anne 503-493-1938 or arothert [at] gmail.com

    (Individuals do not need to register)

    A Multigenerational Evening

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    Bernice Morrow who recently celebrated her 100th birthday enjoyed listening to Tony Furtado in concert at Fernhill Park. Also in attendance was Dan and Maggie O’Leary with their son John and ten day old Brigid. Seated L to R: Bernice Morrow, Maggie and Brigid O’Leary Standing: Dan and John O’Leary


    Neighbors gathered on the lawn to share a meal while listening to Tony Furtado kick off this years concerts in Fernhill Park.

    photos: Bob Pallesen

    Last Thursday: An Open Forum

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    Team Last Thursday, a newly formed nonprofit, is committed to making Last Thursday an event everyone can enjoy. Join your friends and neighbors at an open forum to discuss:

    • Our Plan for 2009
    • Updates on Traffic, Trash & Alcohol
    • New Noise/Amplified Music Policy
      [Our new policy prohibits amplified music that can be heard
      100 feet beyond its source. We have applied for a noise variance,
      which will give us the authority to enforce the policy.]

    Join Us:
    Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 6:30PM
    Acadian Ballroom
    1829 NE Alberta St.
    Portland, OR.

    For more information on Last Thursday go to: http://lastthursdaypdx.ning.com/